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#ChooseYourChallenge for PANS PANDAS UK
For families affected by PANS and PANDAS, every day can be a challenge. We are asking our supporters to take on a challenge this July to help us to be there for our community and to fight for change.
SOUNDS GREAT, HOW DO I TAKE PART?
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Choose your challenge, who you will do it with and when you will take it on during July.
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Set up your JustGiving page and start fundraising. You can do this by visiting the campaign page and clicking on the ‘Start Fundraising’ button.
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Share your page with your loved ones, employees, community groups and help to raise funds and awareness of PANS and PANDAS.
Thank you for taking on a #ChallengeForPANSPANDASUK to make our community stronger and our voices heard.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
Need some inspiration of what challenge to take on?
As part of the #ChooseYourChallenge 2023, PANS PANDAS UK held this amazing abseil challenge at Millennium Point in Birmingham. Check it out!
Choose your #ChallengeForPANSPANDASUK and let our community know they are not alone.
I STILL HAVE SOME QUESTIONS
How do I start fundraising?
Simply set up a Just Giving page by clicking here
Can I fundraise offline?
Yes, contact Emma who can send you a paper sponsorship form and details or where to send your money after your challenge has been completed.
How will the money I have raised be spent?
Every penny that you raise will be used to provide support and information for families affected by PANS or PANDAS. Together, we will raise awareness, campaign for change and push for better research.
Is there a minimum that I need to raise?
No. We are so grateful for any amount that you can raise. Your support means the world to us.
When do I need to do my challenge?
Any time during July.
Can we do a challenge as a group?
Absolutely!
If you have any more questions, please email emma.bracegirdle@panspandasuk.org
Share Guide for Social Media
Thank you so much for helping the PANS PANDAS community and supporting our campaign ‘Challenge for PANS PANDAS UK.’ You should find everything you need to be able to share the campaign in this document, but if you need anything else, please email emma.bracegirdle@panspandasuk.org.
What is Challenge for PANS PANDAS UK?
For families living with PANS and PANDAS, every day can be a challenge. We are asking people to take on a challenge this July to make sure that no family faces it alone.
Participants will #ChooseYourChallenge and get sponsorship to raise money for PANS PANDAS UK.
How you can help
Help us to spread the word about our campaign by sharing it with your networks. Here is some suggested wording and images for you to share. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/panspandasuk/
Twitter - @PandasPans
Instagram - @pans_pandas_uk
Suggested posts
1. Support the PANS and PANDAS community and take on a challenge this July #ChooseYourChallenge. Together we can make change. https://www.panspandasuk.org/challenge
2. This July I will supporting PANS PANDAS UK by taking on a challenge.#ChooseYourChallenge. Join me. https://www.panspandasuk.org/challenge
3. What will be your challenge? I am going to FILLINBLANK. We need your help. https://www.panspandasuk.org/challenge.
4. PANS PANDAS UK are working to raise awareness of PANS and PANDAS. You can help. #ChooseYourChallenge this July. https://www.panspandasuk.org/challenge
5. Stand with the PANS and PANDAS community. #ChooseYourChallenge this July.https://www.panspandasuk.org/challenge
Suggested email template
Dear X,
I am taking on a challenge this July to support families affected by PANS and PANDAS. Can you help? https://www.panspandasuk.org/challenge
PANS and PANDAS are a set of conditions which result in an inflammation of the brain causing a variety of neuro-psychiatric conditions such as OCD, tics and eating restrictions. These conditions are often misdiagnosed or blamed simply on bad behaviour and poor parenting.
PANS PANDAS UK is a charity working to raise awareness and understanding of these conditions amongst the general public and medical professionals. We need to raise more funds to help more families affected by PANS and PANDAS.
Watch Helen and Jessica’s story to find out more.
Join me this July and #ChooseYourChallange or if you are unable to, please consider sponsoring me. My donation page is here.
Thank you for standing with the PANS PANDAS community.
From, X
P.S. You can find out more by visiting www.panspandasuk.org/challenge
You can also share Helen and Jessica’s story:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Fiw0z1Z8g
Here is a video that you can share about the challenge:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b3sgj3szai5wlso9pwrtt/0803.mp4?rlkey=zdtgafqxqxpfe6ggfao941y3c&dl=0
Feel free to download and use our social media assets below:
